
14 Reasons Why America Is Increasingly Polarized
Do you agree with these reasons for polarization in America?
America’s modern political climate has been described as a “culture of contempt” in Arthur Brooks’ forthcoming book Love Your Enemies. Seeking to understand why this is, the president of the bipartisan organization Better Angels David Blankenhorn has outlined 14 reasons why he believes the country is so polarized.
Article: The Top 14 Causes of Political Polarization
Do you think this culture of contempt be counteracted? If so, how can we as American citizens take the right steps towards a bipartisan future? Leave your comments below.
- The end of the Cold War.
- The rise of identity-politics groups.
- Growing religious diversity.
- Growing racial and ethnic diversity.
- The passing of the Greatest Generation.
- Geographical sorting.
- Political party sorting.
- New rules for Congress.
- New rules for political parties.
- New political donors.
- New political districts.
- The spread of “media ghettoes”.
- The decline of journalistic responsibility.
- The growing influence of certain ways of thinking about each other.
Featured
-
VIRTUAL EVENT: Authors & Insights: Josh Rogan and Ambassador Mark GreenJoin the McCain Institute for International Leadership for its next installment of its book talk virtual series on Friday, March read more...
-
Ask the Expert - Episode 6: When can you expect to know the election result?As a part of the We Hold These Truths 2020 Election Center , the Ask the Expert Series with Trevor Potter will provide you with read more... Short Video
-
People of Hong Kong Receive Leadership AwardThe second annual John McCain Prize for Leadership in Public Service has been awarded to the people of Hong Kong in recognition read more... News
-
How do you plan on practicing Maverick voting?Almost two years ago, we made the call for Mavericks – people who challenge the status quo; people who defend the dignity of read more...
-
Introducing the Diplomacy CaucusThe ongoing impeachment hearings in Washington, DC have had the unintended consequence of dragging down the morale of America’s read more... News
Join we hold these truths and take action on human rights